Cruel Summer
Foxy Brown Lyrics


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Foxy Brown:
Yo, it's the cruel summer, cruel stool in the hummer
With the visor twist back its the #1 stunner
Back on the block with some shit that the cops had banned
I cease niggas like the Taliban
16 in. starelords in the Nautica van, with a fresh pair of filas
and the dappour Dan and gettin' fancy in the shallor from Delancy
and only real New Yorkers will understand me
Wit a good Mavado and a crisp pair of lotto
Now my niggas up in omm at the bar holdin' bottles
It's not for real, wit other niggas followin'
Bet they try to see us, but they never gonne be us now,
The love is gone and the foolin' is done
And if they ain't about they money, bet them niggas gettin oned and,
Take big poppa back to the slums
Ain't nothin' far, show yu how to do this Hun....

Chorus:
(Cruel) cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own, it's a cruel
(It's a cruel) cruel summer
Now your gone

Foxy Brown:
Uh...oh, here comes Foxx again
And we knockin' bitches out the box again
Got the rap game all locked again
Like the Ill Nana days, I'm still not afraid
Dropped Chyna Doll, which y'all happened to love
Then, Broken Silence put me back in the club
Then I gave it some time, now i'm the one to come up
Catch, The Fever this summer, i'm 'bout to run the summer
Every rotation, every rotation 3,000 spins we about to win
It's gonna be more hits, we'll see more stat
A little, Dior this and Dior that
They like, Foxx stay stylin' like she all that
I never worry, I styles in Behrberry now
Usually i'm on some grimmy shit, but,...
Let's take it bak to summer 96', come on...

Chorus:
(Cruel) cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own, it's a cruel
(It's a cruel) cruel summer
Now your gone

Foxy Brown:
(They like Foxx, OK)
And now they tellin me,
Whoa lil' mama, let me holla at you
We could keep this on the low lil' mama
Now look hommie i'm out of your budget
And, supportin' Foxx is not in your budget,
Plus, Anything I want, ain't hard to have
Soon as I drop a joint, people startin' to BLAB
Talk about they seen me trying to park the Naaav
I don't even drive, I give them Cars to Gav, now....

(Cruel) cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own, it's a cruel




(It's a cruel) cruel summer
Now your gone....

Overall Meaning

In Foxy Brown's song "Cruel Summer," she describes the harsh reality of life in the summer in the city, specifically New York City. She starts by describing the environment and situation she is in, with a cruel summer and cruel stool in the hummer. She mentions that she is back on the block with something that the cops had banned, which shows a rebellious attitude against the authority. She refers to herself as the #1 stunner, which could be an indication of her being a successful artist in the hip-hop industry.


She then talks about the people she is surrounded by, which includes her crew and the "real New Yorkers." She mentions the fashion items they are wearing, such as fresh Fila sneakers and Dapper Dan clothing, which could be a nod to the fashion trends of the time. Foxy continues to talk about her success in the industry and how she plans on running the summer with her new album, The Fever. However, she also talks about the negative aspects of her fame, such as people trying to take advantage of her and being followed by paparazzi.


The chorus emphasizes the feelings of isolation and loneliness that can come with the cruel summer. It can be interpreted as a commentary on the harsh realities of city life, where people may feel alone despite being surrounded by others. Overall, the song has a strong message of strength and perseverance in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, it's the cruel summer, cruel stool in the hummer
It's the summer of tough love where even hunks finding it difficult, through luxury cars and everything else that symbolize opulence.


With the visor twist back its the #1 stunner
Foxy Brown uses the car visor artfully to give herself a cool look and feel like the best.


Back on the block with some shit that the cops had banned
Foxy Brown is back to taking part in illegal, boundary-pushing stuff that the police tried to outlaw.


I cease niggas like the Taliban
Using her wits, Foxy Brown can discipline any perceived adversary like the Taliban would, and without a fight.


16 in. starelords in the Nautica van, with a fresh pair of filas
With jumbo-sized tire rims in the van, she cruises the locale wearing brand new sneakers.


and the dappour Dan and gettin' fancy in the shallor from Delancy
Foxy Brown is looking stylish and extravagant, as always, wearing expensive clothes in the classy Delancy neighborhood.


and only real New Yorkers will understand me
Only authentic, city-raised New Yorkers will catch her vibe and know her true worth.


Wit a good Mavado and a crisp pair of lotto
She has the best watches and pairs of sneakers around to complement her look and style endlessly.


Now my niggas up in omm at the bar holdin' bottles
Her crew is at the bar drinking it up and savoring life's joys.


It's not for real, wit other niggas followin'
What she and her gang are doing isn't entirely legit, as other people copy them and even get in harm's way doing it.


Bet they try to see us, but they never gonne be us now,
Others may try to emulate her style and actions but they cannot become her or her posse.


The love is gone and the foolin' is done
All semblance of love is gone, and everything that was fun and games is over.


And if they ain't about they money, bet them niggas gettin oned and,
Foxy Brown is warning that any guys who aren't all about money will pay the price and suffer the consequences.


Take big poppa back to the slums
Now it's time to revisit fond memories of where she started.


Ain't nothin' far, show yu how to do this Hun....
It's straightforward- Foxy Brown is just giving advice on how she navigated the past.


(Cruel) cruel summer
This is the summer of undesirable events and consequences.


Leaving me here on my own, it's a cruel
All alone and emotional, things are unclear and tough to handle.


(It's a cruel) cruel summer
It's a brutal and severe summer with harsh realities and outcomes.


Now your gone
The beloved ones are gone; it's just Foxy Brown now.


Uh...oh, here comes Foxx again
Foxy Brown's back and making some waves!


And we knockin' bitches out the box again
Foxy Brown and her crew are taking no prisoners and confidently dominating the scene.


Got the rap game all locked again
Foxy Brown has again become the darling of the rap world and is killing it, musically.


Like the Ill Nana days, I'm still not afraid
Just like in the famous past days, Foxy Brown remains fearless and unstoppable on the scene.


Dropped Chyna Doll, which y'all happened to love
After releasing the Chyna Doll album, she gained popular support and enthusiasm.


Then, Broken Silence put me back in the club
Foxy Brown released the Broken Silence album which brought her back to the limelight.


Then I gave it some time, now i'm the one to come up
After waiting and persevering, Foxy Brown is now the one who has emerged victorious.


Catch, The Fever this summer, i'm 'bout to run the summer
Like a disease, people will inevitably catch on to Foxy Brown's newest musical craze this summer, and she intends to dominate it.


Every rotation, every rotation 3,000 spins we about to win
Her music is about to get sick airplay and is guaranteed to be a massive hit track.


It's gonna be more hits, we'll see more stat
She is predicting widespread commercial success and popularity in her upcoming music projects.


A little, Dior this and Dior that
Her clothes and accessories are from the high-end, posh brand, Dior showing how upscale and superior she is.


They like, Foxx stay stylin' like she all that
Everyone agrees that Foxy Brown has superior style and is stylish; she knows it too.


I never worry, I styles in Behrberry now
Foxy Brown is getting elevated, as now she isn't even worried about being and staying fashionable and is choosing from even more expensive brands.


Usually i'm on some grimmy shit, but,...
She usually indulges in belowground stuff but not this time!


Let's take it bak to summer 96', come on...
Foxy Brown's going down memory lane to the memorable summer of 1996!


And now they tellin me,
People are always giving Foxy Brown advice or opinions.


Whoa lil' mama, let me holla at you
They ask to talk to Foxy Brown privately for one-on-one conversation.


We could keep this on the low lil' mama
They suggest that they not publicize it and instead keep it low-key.


Now look hommie i'm out of your budget
Foxy Brown requires so much money that only a few people can afford her.


And, supportin' Foxx is not in your budget,
Investing resources and money to Foxy Brown is impossible for many individuals.


Plus, Anything I want, ain't hard to have
Foxy Brown can easily afford and access anything she wants.


Soon as I drop a joint, people startin' to BLAB
Whenever Foxy Brown releases a new song, rumors and idle talk about her spread quickly.


Talk about they seen me trying to park the Naaav
People claim to have seen Foxy Brown trying to park her fancy car.


I don't even drive, I give them Cars to Gav, now....
Foxy Brown doesn't even have to drive, as she can afford to give her cars to drivers like Gav.




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Comments from YouTube:

GenoG1202

This would be a #1 if it were released today!

TorontoChick

Thank God for Foxy. She kept me going thru the 90's.

Eva Cordero

I still bump this like it just came out. Timeless classic and that sample πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯.

hector ortiz

I use to bump this all day in the summer of 03, just graduated hs! Great memories

Vance Joaquin

@Brysen Jasper Instablaster =)

Brysen Jasper

Sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know a method to get back into an instagram account??
I stupidly forgot my login password. I appreciate any help you can give me

83Devildog

Hahahahahaha me too.

Mikey Croker

hector ortiz yup me too lol Jersey

stillmaticstarlet

I wish Foxy released this song as a single. it would have been huge! I am going to NYC this summer, and this is perfect for my trip.

Darkskinss

I never forget burning this into a mixtape and blazing it at the highest of volumes as I drove my car. Work, King Fox.

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